- instructions[plural]
detailed information on how to do or use something 用法说明；操作指南 Follow the instructions on the packet carefully. 仔细按照包装上的说明操作。 Always read the instructions before you start. 使用前务请阅读操作说明。 Step-by-step instructions are provided. 提供了逐步说明。 - instructions on something
The plant comes with full instructions on how to care for it. 这棵植物附有详尽的护养说明。 - instructions for something
The tin or packet should be clearly labelled with instructions for use. 罐头或包装上应清楚地标明使用说明。 - instructions for doing something
The website has easy instructions for making dozens of costumes for children. 该网站有几十种儿童服装的简单说明。 - according to the instructions
According to the instructions, you can get started in one hour. 按照说明，一个小时就可以开始了。
Extra Examplesa booklet containing instructions on procedures to be followed 一本小册子，其中包含关于应遵循的程序的说明 Did it come with any instructions about assembling it? 这个有装配说明吗？ It tells you in the instructions not to let the machine get too hot. 说明书上说不要让机器过热。 Just follow our simple step-by-step instructions. 只需按照我们所给的简单说明一步一步去做即可。 Microwave ovens should be serviced according to the manufacturer's instructions. 微波炉应该根据厂家的说明书进行维护。 Step-by-step instructions are included. 其中包含了按步进行的操作说明。 There are instructions that tell you where everything goes. 有说明书告诉你每样物件该安装在什么地方。 These fondant decorations are easy to master if you follow our simple step-by-step instructions. 按照我们简单的说明一步一步地去做，这些软糖装饰是很容易掌握的。 You should always read the instructions on medicines thoroughly. 药品上的说明你都应该全部阅读一遍。 follow the manufacturer's instructions for use 遵从制造商提供的使用说明 instructions on how to use the photocopier 复印机使用说明 instructions supplied with a product 连同产品一起提供的操作指南
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- comprehensive
- full
- adequate
- …
- list
- series
- set
- …
- read
- understand
- follow
- …
- tell somebody something
- book
- booklet
- leaflet
- …
- according to the instruction
- in accordance with the instruction
- in the instruction
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- [countable, usually plural]
something that somebody tells you to do 指示；命令；吩咐 Climbers should always follow the instructions of their guide. 登山者应该始终遵循向导的指示。 to ignore/carry out somebody's instructions 忽视／执行某人的命令 - instruction from somebody
Police are awaiting instructions from senior officers before proceeding. 警方正在等待高级官员的指示，然后继续行动。 - instruction to somebody
His instructions to his staff were very clear. 他对员工的指示非常明确。 - instruction on something
She gave him detailed instructions on the procedure to be followed. 她向他详细说明了应遵循的程序。 - instruction on doing something
The government has issued specific instructions on reducing waste disposal. 政府已经发布了减少废物处理的具体指令。 - instruction for something
He said he received his instructions for the attack on the embassy by telephone. 他说他通过电话收到了袭击大使馆的指示。 - instruction that…
He left strict instructions that the box should only be opened after his death. 他严格吩咐，那个盒子必须在他死后才能打开。 - instruction to do something
I have explicit instructions not to let anyone else in. 我有明确的指示不要让任何人进来。 - under instructions to do something
I'm under instructions to keep my speech short. 我接到指示讲话要简短。 - on somebody's instructions
He phoned you on my instructions. 他按照我的指示给你打了电话。
Extra ExamplesShe carried out his instructions to the letter. 她一丝不苟地执行他的命令。 She called you on my instructions. 她遵照我的指示给你打电话。 Failure to obey a policeman's instructions may amount to an offence. 不听从警察的指令可能会被视为违法。 He remained under cover and waited for further instructions from headquarters. 他继续潜伏，等候总部的进一步指示。 He was disqualified for failing to comply with the referee's instructions. 因为不服从裁判的指令，他被取消了资格。 She is acting under direct instructions from the president. 她直接听候总裁调遣。 She was released on instructions from the Foreign Ministry. 遵照外交部的指示，她被释放了。 The director sat in his chair barking instructions at the cast. 导演坐在椅子里对着演员大声发出指令。 The jockey followed his trainer's instructions to the letter. 赛马骑师严格执行教练的指令。 The organizer will give instructions as to what to do. 组织者会说明如何进行。 They were not empowered to negotiate without instructions. 没有指示，他们无权谈判。 Under Charlemagne's instructions, many classical texts were recopied. 遵照查理曼大帝的命令，许多经典文本被重新誊写。 We acted according to the instructions we received. 我们奉命行事。 an instruction to Lieutenant-General Gough from General Clark 克拉克上将给高夫中将下达的命令 Lawyers may not accept instructions in cases where they would have a conflict of interests. 律师遇到有利益冲突的情况时不可以接受委托。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- clear
- explicit
- express
- …
- be under
- have
- act on
- …
- according to the instruction
- in accordance with the instruction
- on (somebody’s) instruction
- …
- carry out, follow, etc somebody’s instructions to the letter
- [countable]
a piece of information that tells a computer to perform a particular operation （计算机的）指令 The chip runs at speeds of up to 100MHz and executes two instructions per clock cycle. 芯片以100 兆赫的速度运行，每个脉冲周期可以执行两条指令。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary… of instructions- series
- set
- carry out
- execute
- process
- …
- set
- [uncountable] (formal)
the act of teaching something to somebody 教授；教导；传授 Religious instruction is banned in all state schools in the country. 该国禁止所有公立学校传授宗教教义。 the language/medium of instruction used in the school 学校使用的语言/教学媒介 - instruction in something
She had no formal instruction in music. 她从未接受过音乐方面的正规指导。 - instruction on (doing) something
basic instruction on using the internet 关于因特网使用的基础指导 - under instruction
driver under instruction (= being taught how to drive) 接受指导的司机
Extra Examplesthe benefits of native language instruction 母语教学的益处 Individual instruction is available, but it can be expensive. 个别指导是可行的，但可能很昂贵。 The medium of instruction in these classes is English. 这些课程用英语讲授。 Trained lifeguards were on hand to offer instruction. 受过训练的救生员在现场提供指导。 He claimed that he was not capable of giving instruction in poetry. 他称自己没有能力讲授诗歌方面的课程。 He takes instruction very well. 他能很好地领会指导意见。 The Cleveland Clog Dancers were on hand to offer instruction on the important steps. 克利夫兰木屐舞蹈家随时可以传授重要舞步的跳法。 The language of instruction throughout the course is English. 整个课程的教学语言是英语。 The two-day course features instruction by leading professionals and academics. 为期两天的课程主要由知名教授和学者讲授。 You can often get free instruction at your local community college. 当地社区学院经常有免费课程供大家选听。 The information is for the instruction of passengers. 这些信息意在为乘客提供指导。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- proper
- formal
- informal
- …
- course
- get
- have
- receive
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- for the instruction of
- under instruction
- instruction by
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- a medium of instruction
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from late Latin instructio(n-), from the verb instruere, from in- ‘upon, towards’ + struere ‘pile up’.